Job Description
Metals recycling operations benefit from precise material handling to process scrap safely. The position lifts and moves loads using hydraulic cranes to sort metal and debris, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. This expertise in crane mechanisms supports terminal and shredder operations while preventing hazards.
Radius Recycling specializes in metals recycling businesses across yard facilities. The company handles scrap processing to prepare metal and debris for further production. Operations adhere to strict health, safety, and environmental standards in all weather conditions.
Duties include operating cranes by moving levers and foot pedals to lift bundles or position loads into containers. Determine load weights against capacities using reference stakes and audio signals from crew. Inspect crane mechanisms for deficiencies and report malfunctions to supervisors. Perform basic scrap sorting and coordinate actions with workers to avoid obstructions. Work exposes to noise, fumes, and dirt, requiring continuous attention while seated up to 60 feet high. Challenge involves mental dexterity in independent operation with intermittent pressure during peak times and potential extra hours on weekends.
No specific compensation or location details mentioned in the posting. Full-time role with potential for extra hours on weekends, weekdays, or holidays; no travel required. Benefits emphasize safety equipment like shoes, hearing protection, respirators, and face shields to mitigate physical hazards from machinery and scrap.
Responsibilities
- Operate cranes to lift and move materials in multiple directions
- Check load weights against lifting capacities to prevent overload
- Load or unload bundles from trucks or containers
- Avoid hazards such as equipment, workers, or moving objects
- Align machine with stakes, guidelines, ground, or equipment
- Coordinate actions with crew using hand or audio signals
- Inspect crane mechanisms and lifting accessories
- Report equipment deficiencies or malfunctions
- Perform basic sorting of scrap, metal, and debris
- Communicate problems in operations or policy violations
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED
- Related training or experience operating cranes preferred
- Valid driver's license
- Ability to sit continually in crane seat up to 60 feet high
- Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds rarely
- Ability to crouch or bend occasionally
- Ability to stoop or bend at waist occasionally
- Ability to reach overhead frequently
- Ability to twist and turn at neck and trunk continually
- Ability to climb occasionally
- Ability to walk frequently on uneven ground
- Ability to handle levers and dials continually
- Continuous leg and foot motion for pedals
- Visual acuity for observation and inspection